A plan for the future of water supply in Kilkenny has been determined....

Uisce Éireann has adopted the Regional Water Resources Plan – South East (RWRP-SE) which will safeguard public health, support growth and attempt to meet the challenges of climate change across Kilkenny and the rest of the South East region over the next 25 years. 

The development of the plan will allow Uisce Éireann for the first time to review water supply needs collectively for the entire South East region across the spectrum of risk including quality, quantity, reliability, and sustainability. The plan will also offer the opportunity to consider local options and larger regional options that can address water needs across multiple supplies.

The National Water Resources Plan (NWRP) is Ireland’s first 25-year strategic plan which aims to move towards safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable public water supplies for all of our customers and communities, whilst safeguarding public health and the environment.  

Amongst the plan's objectives will be the upgrading of 13 existing water treatment plants, the development of 13 new water treatment plants and 'reducing leakage to 24% of regional demand through pressure management, active leakage control and targeted asset replacement.'

For more information, visit: www.water.ie/projects